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What is a SOAR Session?

Personalized Academic Support 

Would you like help managing your time, improving your study habits, or developing stronger note-taking skills? Schedule a one-on-one SOAR session with a Trident (A Peer Academic Strategist). During your session, you and your Trident will discuss goals, identify any challenges, and develop practical strategies that work for you. 

SOAR sessions are available to all current Dickinson students and are held in the OWLL (Old West Lower Level). Follow the step-by-step instructions below to schedule a Notetaking, Study Skills, or Time Management appointment through Navigate.  

How to Schedule an Appointment:

Open Navigate: 

  • Log in to Dickinson Gateway. 
  • Select the Navigate icon. 
    • Navigate Icon
  • Select Appointments from the navigation menu. 
  • Select Schedule an Appointment. 

Select SOAR Service:

1. Under “What type of appointment would you like to schedule?” select “SOAR: Strategies, Organization, & Achievement Resources.” 

2. Open the Service menu. 

3. Select the service that best matches the support you need

  • Note-Taking Appointment 

  • Study Skills Appointment 

  • Time Management Appointment 

4. Choose a Date, Time, and Trident 

  • Review the available appointment times.  

  • Use the filters to narrow the results if needed.  

  • If you would like to meet with a specific Trident, use the Staff filter.  

  • Select the date and time that works best for you.  

5. Review and Confirm Your Appointment 

  • Review the appointment details, including the service, date, time, location, and staff member.  

  • Select the available meeting format.  

  • Use the optional comments box to explain what you would like help with during your session.  

  • Confirm your appointment.  

  • Check your Dickinson email for a confirmation message.  

Before Your SOAR Session:

  • Check for a confirmation email from SOAR for the appointment time, location, and Trident’s name.  

  • Please read the email carefully so you can appropriately prepare for you session.

Need Help Scheduling? 

If you have questions or experience difficulty scheduling an appointment, contact SOAR@dickinson.edu.